California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7052 
AN AGARWOOD CARVED 'TAOTIE' ARCHAISTIC VESSEL    清 沉香雕饕餮紋仿古卣


  • Dimension: Height: 6 in (15.2 cm) Width: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) Weight: 216g
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Carved in style of archaistic vessel, it is raised on a slightly spreading foot ring, the compressed pear-shaped body cast in relief with a pair of large taotie masks, each side divided by a raised flange, the neck further decorated with a band of upright blades. Qing Dynasty period.